objective decision

[/əbˈdʒɛktɪv dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: objective decisions / decisões objetivas
decisão objetiva
1. A decision made based on facts, evidence, and impartial criteria rather than personal feelings, opinions, or bias
The court made an objective decision based on the evidence presented during the trial.
O tribunal tomou uma decisão objetiva baseada nas provas apresentadas durante o julgamento.
2. A choice or determination that can be verified and is not influenced by subjective interpretation
The hiring committee tried to make an objective decision by using standardized test scores.
A comissão de contratação tentou tomar uma decisão objetiva usando pontuações de testes padronizados.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'objective decision' is highly valued in professional, legal, and academic settings. In Brazil, there is often an emphasis on maintaining objectivity in judicial decisions and public administration. In the USA, objective decision-making is central to corporate governance and legal proceedings. The term reflects a cultural preference for rational, evidence-based choices over intuitive or personal judgments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impartial decisionunbiased decisionrational decisionevidence-based decisionfactual decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
subjective decisionbiased decisionarbitrary decisionemotional decisionprejudicial decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão objetiva
Standard usage in business, legal, and formal contexts
São Paulo
decisão objetiva
Common in corporate and legal environments
Rio de Janeiro
decisão objetiva
Used in formal and institutional contexts
Portugal
decisão objetiva
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and technical contexts

Related Words

objectivityimpartialitybiasevidencecriteriajudgmentassessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make an objective decision
based on objective criteria
remain objective in one's decision
an objective standpoint
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